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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX20

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
61
Features
73
Overall
65

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z29
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-113mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
  • Launched March 2009
Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Older Model is Samsung NX11
  • Updated by Samsung NX30
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX20 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z29 versus Samsung NX20, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and NX20 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z29 was launched 4 years earlier than the NX20 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-Z29 grades against the NX20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Samsung NX20

 EX-Z29 NX20 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Casio EX-Z29

 NX20 EX-Z29 
IntroducedApril 2012March 2009Fresher by 38 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k115kSharper screen (+499k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung NX20

 EX-Z29 NX20 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z29 offers exterior measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung NX20 has dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z29 versus Samsung NX20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z29 vs the NX20.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and NX20 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z29 and NX20.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z29 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX20 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z29
Portrait photography with Samsung NX20
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
76
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
77
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (341 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography information
Samsung NX20 Sports photography information
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect auto focus
60
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX20 Travel photography highlights
57
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
77
lighter than competition in class (341 grams)
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX20 Landscape photography factors
31
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging information
Samsung NX20 Vlogging information
25
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (38mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone support
78
screen is selfie friendly
includes face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
lighter than competition in class (341 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung NX20
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Samsung NX20
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Samsung NX20
Class Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2009-03-03 2012-04-20
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" APS-C
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 38-113mm (3.0x) -
Number of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 6.3 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 115 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 341 grams (0.75 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 785
Other
Battery life - 360 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 BP1130
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $79 $1,100